Can I Have Dual Citizenship as a U.S. Citizen?
This is one of the most common questions we hear, and the general answer often surprises people: yes, dual citizenship is generally permitted.
What U.S. law generally says
The naturalization oath does not require you to formally renounce your other citizenship in a way that country recognizes, and the U.S. government generally does not require you to give up another nationality to become a citizen here.
What your other country might say
The bigger variable is often your country of origin. Some countries automatically revoke citizenship when a person naturalizes elsewhere, while others explicitly permit dual nationality. This is worth checking directly with that country's embassy or consulate.
Practical considerations
Holding dual citizenship can affect things like which passport to travel on, whether you're subject to taxes or military obligations in both countries, and how you're treated at the border of each country. These are practical questions worth thinking through, separate from the legal question of whether dual citizenship is allowed.